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2008 Wholesale Distribution Manager's Course

June 9 to 13, 2008
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

There is no better way to improve your management skills than by attending NAW’s 2008 Wholesale Distribution Manager’s Course (WDMC)—our industry’s premier leadership development week.

From June 9 to 13, 2008, you will join dozens of distribution managers—businesspeople just like you—for 5 intensive days focused on elevating your distribution skills to the next level. We’ll take a comprehensive look across the entire distribution business. By the end of the week, you will learn specific ways to improve your company’s profitability and you will improve your personal performance, too! Register Now!

Events

Past Events

  • April 17th-18th, 2008

    Billion Dollar Company Chief Legal Officer Roundtable

    O'Hare Hilton

    The NAW Billion Dollar Company Chief Legal Officer Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the Chief Legal Officers of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key finance issues.

    Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CIO, CFO, Operations, and Human Resource executive, this by invitation only roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST legal executives. The annual fee is $1,700 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.

    The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the Legal Executive, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.

    If you would like to join the group please go to this link:

    Billion Dollar Company Chief Legal Officer Roundtable Membership

    If you would like to learn more please contact Carl Farr, John Peter, or Dana Neill at 202.872.0885

  • April 16th-17th, 2008

    Billion Dollar Company Operations Roundtable

    O'Hare Hilton

    The NAW Billion Dollar Company Operations Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the Operations Executives of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key finance issues.

    Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CIO, CFO, Chief Legal Officer, and Human Resource executive, this by invitation roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST operations executives. The annual fee is $1,700 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.

    The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the Operations Executive, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.

    If you would like to join the group please go to this link:

    Billion Dollar Company Operations Roundtable Membership

    If you would like to learn more please contact Carl Farr, John Peter, or Dana Neill at 202.872.0885

  • April 15th-16th, 2008

    Billion Dollar Company CFO Roundtable

    O'Hare Hilton

    The NAW Billion Dollar Company CFO Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the CFO of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key finance issues.

    Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CIO, Operations, and Human Resource executives, this by invitation roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST financial executives or CFOs. The annual fee is $1,700 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.

    The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the CFO, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.

    If you would like to join the group please go to this link:

    Billion Dollar Company CFO Roundtable Membership

     If you would like to learn more please contact Carl Farr, John Peter, or Dana Neill at 202.872.0885

  • January 29th-31st, 2008

    2008 NAW Executive Summit

    Fairmont Washington

    Join us January 29-31 in Washington, DC for the most interactive NAW Executive Summit we’ve ever convened, with lots of leading distribution company executives on stage sharing what they’re doing to nurture a Leadership Culture…create Operational Efficiency…and sharpen Customer Focus. Plus you’ll hear the NAW Economic Forecast for 2008, and you’ll hear from Washington insiders on key public policy issues before the Congress and what to expect in the months leading up to the 2008 elections.

  • January 28th-30th, 2008

    NAW Association Executives Council (AEC) Meeting

    Fairmont Washington
  • December 11th-12th, 2007

    Billion Dollar Company HR Roundtable

    O'Hare Hilton

    The NAW Billion Dollar Company HR Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the HR executives of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key finance issues.

    Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CIO, Operations, and CFO, this by invitation roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST human resource executives. The annual fee is $1,700 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.

    The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the HR executive, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.

    If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more please contact Carl Farr, John Peter, or Dana Neill at 202.872.0885

  • December 10th-11th, 2007

    Billion Dollar Company CIO Roundtable

    O'Hare Hilton

    The NAW Billion Dollar Company CIO Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the CIO of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key technology issues.

    Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CFO, Operations, and Human Resource executives, this by invitation roundtable is composed of  executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST technology executive or CIO. The annual fee is $1,700 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.

    The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the CIO, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.

    If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more please contact Carl Farr, John Peter, or Dana Neill at 202.872.0885

  • November 6th-7th, 2007

    Billion Dollar Company CFO Roundtable

    O'Hare Hilton

    The NAW Billion Dollar Company CFO Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the CFO of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key finance issues.

    Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CIO, Operations, and Human Resource executives, this by invitation roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST financial executives or CFOs. The annual fee is $1,700 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, which will last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the evening before.

    The participating companies can also name an alternate who can take the place of the CFO, should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.

    If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more please contact Carl Farr, John Peter, or Dana Neill at 202.872.0885

  • November 5th-6th, 2007

    Billion Dollar Company Operations Roundtable

    O'Hare Hilton

    The NAW Billion Dollar Company Operations Roundtable for direct members was created as a new mechanism for the Operations executive of large distribution enterprises to network with non-competing peers in multiple lines of trade on key operating issues.

    Similar to other billion dollar roundtables NAW has created for the CFO, CIO and Human Resource executive, this by invitation roundtable is composed of executives from billion dollar companies that meet in Chicago two times per year. This highly interactive group consists of the SENIOR-MOST Operations executive at billion dollar plus firms. The annual fee is $1,700 per member, which covers meeting costs for two events in a twelve month cycle. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their hotel and travel. Once the annual fee is paid, there are no additional fees to attend the meetings, The events follow the same format and last one day beginning with a reception and dinner the first day and conclude by 2:00 PM the following day.

    The enrolled executive can also name an alternate who can take his/her place should that person be unable to attend the scheduled meeting.

    If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more please contact Carl Farr, John Peter, or Dana Neill at 202.872.0885.

Archives

  • October 9th-10th, 2007

    Billion Dollar Company CEO Roundtable

  • October 8th-9th, 2007

    Billion Dollar Company Chief Legal Officer Roundtable

  • September 19th-20th, 2007

    Large Company CEO/COO Networking Roundtable

  • May 16th-17th, 2007

    Large Company HR Networking Conference

Meeting and Events Contact

Dana Neill CMP, Director-Member Services
  • 1325 G Street, NW
  • Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20005
  • Phone: (202) 872-0885
  • Fax: (202) 785-0586

Additional Resources

  • Profit Myths in Wholesale Distribution: The Truth About Sales, Margins, Inventory, and Expenses

    Albert D. Bates, DBA
    Find out more »
  • Official Guide to Wholesaler-Distributor Financial Success—Three-Volume Set

    Brent R. Grover
    Find out more »
  • Facing the Forces of Change®: Lead the Way in the Supply Chain

    Adam J. Fein, Ph.D.
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